Angela's PaperArts: Teal Ovarian Cancer card

Did you know that February is the 'teal' Ovarian cancer month with Ovarian cancer being the deadliest of all women's cancers?  Until 9pm today, any donation to Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA) will be doubled by their sponsors.  OCA provide teal nurses to support women with Ovarian cancer (something which has impacted my family) and they also raise awareness of this cancer within the community.

I've donated today and have made this teal card for a special teal OCA nurse.

Please do what you can to help support this cause as more research & support is desperately needed given the 5 year survival rate for Ovarian cancer is only 49% compared to 92% for breast cancer. 

You can donate here & thank you for your support: https://www.charidy.com/oca 

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia. 

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Angela's PaperArts: Framed Florets birthday card

I made this birthday card for a special young lady. It features the new Stampin' Up! Framed Florets stamp set & co-ordinating dies bundle.  I paired this bundle with the Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper as this is one of her favourite colours.

I used two of the oval dies on this card.  One cuts out the hearts in an oval shape and these cutouts were highlighted by placing some Basic White cardstock behind the Pretty Prints layer.  I then used one of the other ovals as a frame around the birthday sentiment.  The leafy diecuts are also from the die set too.

Here's a close-up of the sentiment showing the etching that the die puts into the frame.

The Frame Florets bundle is part of the bigger Fitting Florets collection. The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Brilliant Wings embossed birthday card

One of my favourite Stampin' Up! products for adding texture is Embossing Folders.

For this card's background I've combined two old techniques from when I used to do a lot of mixed media.

To create this card:

1. I inked the Pretty Flowers embossing folder itself with different inks and then embossed the Basic White cardstock.
2. I then swiped my retired Delicata silver inkpad over the raised embossing which adds to the distressed background effect.

The butterflies are from the Brilliant Wings die set. I've used a combination of silver Foundry Wax and silver embossing powder around the edges of the cardstock and on the butterfly wings. 

The sentiment is from the Celebrating You stamp set and I used the Very Best Trio Punch to create the slanted edge.  If you'd like to see all the other features and a video on how to get the most out of the Very Best Trio Punch, you can see my post here. 

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Stampin' Up! Fern birthday card

For this birthday card I mixed & matched several Stampin' Up! products.

I used the Fern 3D embossing folder to create the background and layered some of the Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper onto it.  I used the Forever Fern stamp set and Forever Flourishing dies for the embellishments and created the sentiment from the Artistically Inked stamp set and diecut it using the Labels Aglow dies.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

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Angela's PaperArts: Splendid Day birthday card

I made this birthday card for my niece.  It features the gorgeous Splendid Day foiled designer series paper.  This paper is very shiny and I show all the papers included in this pack in the first part of my gatefold shutter card video.

I also used one of the Split Card Textures dies to diecut part of this paper for added interest.  The sentiment is from the Framed Occasions stamp set and I diecut it using the Beautiful Shapes dies.

You can find the products used on this card in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Hello Brightest Beauty cards

When you have a large number of cards to make, the Stampin' Up! Stamparatus is such a helpful tool. I used it to make a large number of these cards.

I set up the two Stamparatus plates with the new Stampin' Up! Brightest Beauty stamps that I wanted to use (which also have co-ordinating dies) - one plate for the Old Olive ink and the other for the Crushed Curry ink.

Using the Stamparatus sped up the stamping process immensely.  Don't you just love this new wattle stamp from the Brightest Beauty stamp set?  It has me looking forward to Spring.

You can find the products used on these cards in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Stampin' Up! Symbols of Fortune Floating Gap card & video tutorial

A few weeks ago I posted a Floating Gap card which I had made for my Mum for Mother's Day. You can see it here. As I've received a few queries about the card, I thought I'd share a short video on how to make it.

Here's the Symbols of Fortune card made during the video which features a Basic Gray, White and Gold colour scheme. 

Side view:

Front view:

I used the Fabulous Frames dies for the centre frame, but did add photo corners from this die set onto the card after the video was finished. The sentiment is from the Celebrating You stamp set. Again thanks go to Iced Images for the inspiration behind the design of my card. The floral embellishment on the card comes from the Good Fortune die set. 

Here's the video on how to make this card.  Please note it is an unedited Facebook Live replay.

              

This card is quick and easy to make and can be made for any occasion.  Why not give it a try.  If you're wondering what products were used on the Blackberry Fern version at the beginning of the video, it was the Stampin' Up! Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper, Forever Flourishing dies, Stylish Shapes dies and Celebrating You stamp set.

Just a little reminder that the Stampin' Up! joining special ends on 31 May, 2022 where you'll receive the five new Stampin' Up! 2022-24 In-Color products for free when joining Stampin' Up!

By joining Stampin' Up! during this time you'll receive $235 of products of your choice for only $169 + free catalogues to share with your friends & other supplies + free shipping + the additional $116.50 worth of 2022-24 In Color products for FREE.

If this is of interest to you and you live in Australia, please let me know and I'll help you through the joining process - or alternatively see the joining details here from 3 May.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Stampin' Up! Forever Fern Joseph's Coat card

Today's card features the versatile Stampin' Up! Forever Fern stamp set and co-ordinating Forever Flourishing dies. This set can be used for many occasions.

To create the background of the card, I used the Joseph's Coat technique to get this effect. It requires:

• Randomly inking a white piece of card stock in your favourite colours. I used an assortment of Stampin' Up! green ink pads for my background.
• Stamp the Forever Fern images in Versamark ink, cover them with clear embossing powder and then heat set using your Heat Tool.
• Cover the whole card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink by swiping the ink pad across the card stock.
• Now the magic begins - using a piece of kitchen towel, wipe over the card stock.  The black ink will be removed from the clear heat embossed images and they will shine through the black background.

You then decorate the card to suit the occasion. 

If you're like me and like lots of different colours, you can receive the five new Stampin' Up! 2022-24 In-Color products for free when joining Stampin' Up! between 3-31 May, 2022.

By joining Stampin' Up! during this time you'll receive $235 of products of your choice for only $169 + free catalogues to share with your friends & other supplies + free shipping + the additional $116.50 worth of 2022-24 In Color products for FREE.

If this is of interest to you and you live in Australia, please let me know and I'll help you through the joining process - or alternatively see the joining details here from 3 May.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Stampin' Up! Fern thank you cards

The new 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue launched this week. 

These 'Thank You' cards feature two of the gorgeous new 2022-24 In Colors - Parakeet Party on the left and Sweet Sorbert on the right. The thank you sentiment is from the Good Feelings stamp set.

The cards also feature the new Fern 3D embossing folder which is quickly becoming a favourite along with the new In Color metallic ribbon.  You can find all the products used on these cards in my online store.

If you like the new In Colors, between 3-31 May, 2022 you'll receive the five new Stampin' Up! 2022-24 In-Color products for free when joining Stampin' Up!

By joining Stampin' Up! during this time you'll receive $235 of products of your choice for only $169 + free catalogues to share with your friends & other supplies + free shipping + the additional $116.50 worth of 2022-24 In Color products for FREE.

If this is of interest to you and you live in Australia, please let me know and I'll help you through the joining process - or alternatively see the joining details here from 3 May.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Crane of fortune mother's day card

I'm again this week featuring the Stampin' Up! Crane of Fortune stamp set and co-ordinating dies bundle along with the Symbols of Fortune Designer Series Paper.

Instead of using the foiled side of the paper, I thought I'd use the reverse side for a different look.  I kept it simple and used the colour scheme in the paper for my stamped focal image being Calypso Coral and Evening Evergreen inks.  The elegant Happy Mother's Day sentiment is from the Celebrating You stamp set. How cute is that little Brushed Butterfly embellishment.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

You'll also find many retiring products on sale between now and 2 May, 2022. 

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Biggest Wish slimline birthday card

I made this slimline birthday card featuring the Stampin' Up! Slim Card dies and Biggest Wish stamp set for a family member's birthday.

I used the inlaid diecut technique to create this card.  

• I first diecut the arrow Slim Card die in Basic White cardstock and adhered it to the slimline card base. 
• I then used the contrasting blue cardstock colours of Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight and Balmy Blue to diecut the same shape.
• I inlaid alternating colours by adhering them into the white diecut. 
• I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Biggest Wish stamp set onto another piece of Basic White cardstock and used the retiring Tailored Tag punch to flag the ends of sentiment.  

You can effectively make four cards out of the technique and mix and match the card base as you have four complete diecuts.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

You'll also find many retiring products on sale between now and 2 May, 2022. 

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Happy Lunar New Year

To those celebrating the Lunar New Year next week, I'd like to wish you happiness and prosperity for the Year of the Tiger.

I made several of this bookfold style card for friends who do celebrate this occasion.

This card features the Stampin' Up! Wild Cats stamp set which also has co-ordinating dies, Gold Foil,  the gold Simply Elegant trim and some Metallic Pearls.

The Wild Cats stamp set has the option of stamping a tiger or cheetah and is a terrific set for making cards for animal lovers.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Gilded Delicate Bauble card

Today's Z fold Christmas card features the 'Merry & Bright' bauble from the Stampin' Up! Delicate Baubles dies set and I've also used Gilded Leafing to fill in the background of the bauble.

To complete the card, I used the Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper and a border die from the Basic Borders die set to keep with the gold, white & Cherry Cobbler colour scheme.

The products used on this project are currently available and can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Whimsy & Wonder shaker card

The countdown to Christmas has started and my card today features the Stampin' Up! Bright Baubles stamp set and co-ordinating Delicate Baubles dies bundle to create a shaker card.

The card also features the Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series Paper with its delicate colours and touches of Silver Foil.  The bauble was diecut from one of the darker silver colours in the mixed Silver Foil Specialty Pack.

Tip: Use the Stampin' Up! Foam Adhesive Strips to ensure that your shaker card sequins or glitter stay in place.  The foam adhesive strips can easily be shaped around the curves of the baubles or other diecut shapes.

The products used on this project are currently available and can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Stampin' Up! Adorning Designs Decorative Mask Happy Hanukkah card

I've started making some seasonal cards and in keeping with my mask theme this month, I've used the snowflake mask from the Stampin' Up! Adorning Designs Decorative masks set and simply inked some snowflakes onto a Balmy Blue card front.

The card also features the large Wonderful Snowflake embellishments and I added some smaller snowflakes from the So Many Snowflakes die set and metallic mesh ribbon too. 

The products used are currently available and can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Stampin' Up! Delicate Bauble & embossing paste masked Christmas card

I've started making some Christmas cards and keeping with my mask theme this month, I've used one of the Stampin' Up! Adorning Designs Decorative masks and embossing paste to create this Christmas card.

It also features one of the dies from the Delicate Bauble die set and a diecut border in silver foil from the Basic Borders die set too.

Tip: If your embossing paste has started to harden, just add a little bit of water as needed and stir to soften again.

The products used are currently available and can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.